This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Financial Management (OFFM), specifically the Financial Management Policy Development (FMPD) Branch. OFFM serves the Executive Office of the President (EOP) in supporting cross agency transformation and improves government accountability and transparency by setting the strategic vision and government-wide priorities for Federal Financial Management.

Duties

As a Policy Analyst, GS, 0301, 14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Provides expert advice and assistance on a diverse array of major policy issues covered in the OFFM portfolio, and builds a supporting rationale and provides the analytic basis for major OMB and/or Presidential policy??decisions. Reviews important research, evaluation and statistical activities of Federal and nongovernmental sectors to identify material relevant to pending public policy issues and suggests improvements in agency data bases and analysis necessary to shape informed policy decisions. Using relevant analytic methods, the incumbent demonstrates mastery skill in the securing, analysis, and presentation of data for policymaking and particularly in the determination of the effect of changes upon Federal programs and non-Federal entities participating in the program. Incumbent also: analyzes program plans and operations and policy questions, and develops measures of the costs and effects of alternative policy choices; develops and recommends options for action in relevant areas pertaining to the OFFM portfolio of Foundational Financial Management, Federal Financial Assistance, and Federal Real Property; and, conducts and completes (independently and with other staff), special analyses and studies needed to support financial management, budget, legislative, and regulatory policymaking for major Federal programs and issues. Conducts outreach, provides technical assistance, and engages with key stakeholders and partner organizations within OMB, Federal agencies, oversight community including Inspectors General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and external partners including state, local, tribal governments, nonprofits, universities, auditors, and congress. Coordinates interagency policy development processes and builds multi-stakeholder consensus to achieve broadly accepted recommendations, and, oversees project plans for government-wide implementation of new policy. Demonstrates superior skill in synthesizing voluminous materials, and in presenting ideas, conclusions, and recommendations clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Coordinates development or evaluation of complex budget, program, and financial management and legislative proposals. Serves as the OMB expert for assigned policy areas pertaining to the OFFM portfolio. Reviews pending and proposed budget actions, legislation and regulations on assigned topics pertaining to the OFFM portfolio and advises the supervisor of recommended actions. Answers a wide variety of inquiries regarding the potential program effects of such actions. Works with budget examining divisions on selected assignments to enhance budget formulation and execution. Coordinates the work of junior staff, interns and detailees, and assumes supervisory responsibility for in-house team efforts, as well interagency task forces and work groups. Assists the supervisor in resolving major policy issues, and renders advice and assistance in the administration of operating guidelines, coordination of the division's efforts with other internal activities, and in communicating policies and priorities.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must register with the Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.
• You must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
• All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• You must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: In order to qualify for the GS-0301-14 Series, applicants must meet the basic requirements and the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants must meet one of the criteria listed below: Minimum Qualification Requirements: In order to qualify for the Policy Analyst, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and the basic qualification requirements. Applicants must meet the specialized experience defined as one full year (52 weeks) of experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-0301-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private/public sector that demonstrates: 1.) Independently conduct evaluation and analyses of complex Federal financial management issues 2.) Mastery skill in the securing, analysis, and presentation of data for policymaking and particularly in the determination of the effect of changes upon Federal programs and non-Federal entities participating in the program. 3.) Superior skill in synthesizing voluminous materials, and in presenting ideas, conclusions, and recommendations clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; AND 4.) Mastery knowledge of the Federal financial management, legislative, regulatory, budget, and other processes. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal Service, obtained in either the private or public sector, which includes: 1.) Independently conducting evaluation and analyses of complex Federal financial management issues. 2.) Mastery skill in the securing, analysis, and presentation of data for policymaking and particularly in the determination of the effect of changes upon Federal programs and non-Federal entities participating in the program. 3.) Superior skill in synthesizing voluminous materials, and in presenting ideas, conclusions, and recommendations clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 4.) Mastery knowledge of the Federal financial management, legislative, regulatory, budget, and other processes. AND 5.) Ability to coordinate the work load of junior staff, interns, and detailees, and assume supervisory responsibility for in-house team efforts as well as for inter-agency task forces and work groups. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]